Nick Saban says Alabama QB Ty Simpson is ‘a true example of development’

Nick Saban called quarterback Ty Simpson the epitome of what it’s like to develop a college quarterback within a program. Saban, who recruited Simpson, saw the QB grow into a potential starter for Alabama. Simpson is in the thick of the competition between …

Officials remind North Alabama residents to avoid downed power lines as crews address power outages

Some officials in North Alabama have provided power outage updates and safety reminders Wednesday morning, following Tuesday's severe storms.  Athens As of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Athens Utilities reports outages are down from 15,000 Tuesday night to 3, …

Video of the Day: Tornado spotted in Madison, Alabama in series of summer storms

(CNN Newsource, TMX/Andrew Griffin) A resident of Madison, Alabama, captured video of a tornado forming and moving quickly through a neighborhood on May 20. Local officials say that the storm caused significant damage but faded ahead of reaching …

Former Alabama snake handling preacher denied parole in notorious 1991 murder attempt

A former Pentecostal preacher from Scottsboro has been denied parole more than three decades after attempting to murder his wife with the snakes he employed at his church just outside of Sand Mountain, according to state records. Glenn Summerford was …

Crews Fixing Gas Leak on University of Alabama's Fraternity Row

Crews are working to repair a ruptured gas line on the campus of the University of Alabama, and officials are asking people to avoid the area while the work is done. UA Safety, the school's X account for various announcements about public safety …

Alabama teacher arrested after 4-year-old leaves school with near fatal blood alcohol level

A south Alabama teacher has been arrested after a child left school with a blood alcohol content level near a deadly .300. On April 28, a 4-year-old was picked up by her parents and taken to USA Children and Women’s Hospital after the child was acting …

Sun Belt Conference Tournament scores and schedule in Montgomery, Alabama

(At Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama) Tuesday's games No. 7 Texas State 3, No. 10 App State 0 No. 9 Georgia Southern 13, No. 8 Arkansas State 8 Wednesday's games No. 6 Old Dominion 4, No. 3 Troy 2 12:30 p.m. - No. 7 Texas State vs. No. 2 …

Over 8,000 without power across Alabama Wednesday morning

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After a night that saw severe weather tear across the southeast, Alabama Power is reporting thousands of outages across the state. As people across the state start their work day, 8,206 customers are powerless according to the …

Mental health startup wins Alabama Launchpad, secures $100,000

WATCH: Massive tornadoes and funnel clouds touch down near Huntsville, Alabama